The Role – Yard Operative/Labourer As a Yard Operative/ Labourer within our busy manufacturing department you will be tasked with keeping the engineering workshops tidy, assisting with fitting, lifting operations, kitting up engineering jobs, painting and other ad-hoc duties. You will be involved in forklift operations and use of the overhead cranes for loading and off-loading. Key responsibilities will include the following: • Operating a forklift in a safe and efficient manner • Loading and unloading lorries • Kitting up engineering jobs • Driving to collect and deliver parts • Keeping areas clean and tidy • Painting • Following all H&S requirements Experience • Forklift truck experience (Valid/in date license desirable) • Full clean UK driving license • Experience of using overhead cranes (not essential) • Experience within an engineering environment (not essential) The Person We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and who has a ‘can do’ approach to their work. What Wykes Engineering can offer you • Competitive hourly rate • Life assurance • Health Shield – Cash Plan • Supportive working environment • Career progression/ training The Company – Wykes Engineering Ltd Based in Rushden, Northants, we are a leading edge engineering SME specialising in the manufacture of materials processing equipment and energy from waste power generation. As a highly innovative and progressive design and manufacturing company, we have our own in-house manufacturing facility as well as our own energy from waste and renewable energy power plant. Founded over 40 years ago, our engineering innovation has always been a fundamental part of our business. This has helped us to establish ourselves as a major player in our key areas of expertise, namely: • Design and manufacture of equipment for the food bi-products and renewable technologies